Can olive oil be a laxative like caster oil?

In addition to its culinary uses, olive oil has been used for centuries as a laxative (mild laxative properties, acting as a stool softener) and skin conditioner.Can olive oil be a laxative like caster oil?
Never heard of it, but I don't think it is likely. Olive oil is made for regular consumption and has a high fat content. So if you are taking it to stay slim, you'll counteract any result you get. If you want to stay regular, just get a real laxative. Or try prune juice.





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An old folklore says that olive oil was in fact used as a laxative.Take one tablespoonful of olive oil in the morning and one tablespoonful an hour after dinner.





Mineral oil is also a commonly used laxative. However, it has no nutritional value, and with prolonged use may deplete the intestines of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as decrease the absorption of the valuable minerals calcium and phosphorus. A healthy alternative is flax oil, which not only has laxative properties, but is a valuable source of nutrition as well. Unlike mineral oil which slides through the intestines, possibly taking vitamins with it, flax oil is a nutrient that facilitates absorption of the above vitamins.